Archives for: March 28th, 2019

Who Qualifies for Criminal Record Expungement?

Clearing your criminal record takes a significant amount of time – and it takes quite a bit of work, too. But even if you want to clear your criminal record, you might not be eligible.

Some people don’t qualify for criminal record expungement. 

It’s not about them, personally. It’s about the types of crimes and convictions that already exist on their criminal records.

Who Qualifies for Criminal Record Expungement?

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Can a Criminal History Prevent You From Getting a House in Chicago?

Landlords in Chicago and other Illinois cities may be able to see your criminal record – and they might use it against you when they’re deciding whether you’re allowed to live in their buildings.

Here’s the deal: Having a criminal record can haunt you for years – but you could be eligible for criminal record expungement.

Related: Find out if you’re eligible for expungement now

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How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Riverdale

If you live in Riverdale or another Chicago neighborhood, you may be eligible for criminal record expungement through the Cook County court system.

What is Expungement?

Expungement is the process of clearing your criminal record so that you can get a fresh start. It “erases” your criminal record so that you never have to tell anyone you had one in the first place.

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Expungement Definition

What is expungement? Check out this expungement definition and find out what you need to do to clear your criminal record once and for all.

Expungement Definition

Expungement is the act of clearing your criminal record in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois. This type of criminal record clearing makes your record disappear – the courts and other agencies that have copies of your records will destroy them or return them Read More

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